Double checking my tire needs on BX24

[mswlogo]

My property is on the water. Lot's of sand. Some rough grass (which can be soft). And a "Crushed Bank (mix of sand gravel and clay I think)" steep road I wish to maintain with it.

I plan to move lots of rocks. Some on the edge of the water in sand.

I might try to use it to launch my boat.

I may distribute sand and sod with it.

I may use it in the winter on occasion if the plow doesn't show up or makes a mess or I need to access an area not normally plowed. No plans for a snow blower at this time.

I plan to dig out a bunch of stumps.

I may add a box grader or scraper for grooming the road.

No mowing.

I'm thinking turf tires. Not so much to protect the little bit of grass but a lot of land is loose on my property (the sand and the crushed bank road). And I think aggresive tires will tend to dig in rather than try to ride on top.

What do you think?

 

[Adam23]

I would say R4's.

 

[rdsaustintx]

AGS if you can get em. Good bite in sand.

 

[Texas Dodge]

AGS if you can get em. Good bite in sand.

times 2

 

[Ken_CT]

Here is a post from an earlier thread that has an excellent explanation of tire types & uses.

Below is a great tire file with explanations between all the types and what they are used for. Hope someone finds this useful. I thought it was very informative.

http://asae.frymulti.com/data/pdf/6/crt2004/Lecture28.pdf

 

[Texas Dodge]

Here is a post from an earlier thread that has an excellent explanation of tire types & uses.

Good info.

 

[lp333]

Here is ... excellent explanation of tire types & uses.

Thanks mate!

 

[bx24d]

R4s are the safe bet (i.e prevents you from making an "all-out" mistake). But they might not optimize your potential (like Ags would), particularly in hauling rocks up slopes, towing, etc. From what you describe, Turfs would leave you wanting for more grab.

 

[Adam23]

R4s are the safe bet (i.e prevents you from making an "all-out" mistake). But they might not optimize your potential (like Ags would), particularly in hauling rocks up slopes, towing, etc. From what you describe, Turfs would leave you wanting for more grab.

That is what I was thinking.

 

[mswlogo]

Ok, I'm convinced to go with the "All Season" R4's.

These can be loaded more if needed and I can always add chains as needed if I do much in the winter snow.

Especially after reading this long great thread on R4 vs R1/AG

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/94720-r4s-useless.html

Another interesting link I found

A day with a TIRE GURU